Citation:

Santosh Pashikanti, 2023. "The Role of Cloud in Digital Transformation: Strategies for Legacy Modernization", ESP Journal of Engineering & Technology Advancements, 3(4): 122-125.

Abstract:

Modern enterprises are under constant pressure to evolve and innovate while maintaining reliability and compliance. Legacy IT systems, while robust and deeply integrated into organizational operations, are often ill-suited for the agility required in today’s digital environment. The cloud offers a suite of services, methodologies, and architectures that support the rapid modernization of legacy systems. This white paper provides a deep technical exploration of how the cloud underpins digital transformation, discussing architectural considerations, methodologies for effective migration, implementation details, challenges, solutions, case studies, and emerging trends. Emphasis is placed on a layered approach that respects existing business processes while leveraging the elasticity, scalability, and automation benefits of cloud platforms.

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Keywords:

Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Legacy Modernization, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud, Devops.